Lady Lake’s Public Works Department has picked up more than 5,000 cubic yards of Hurricane Milton vegetative storm debris. Residents should have already set out their storm debris at the curb for pickup. The final date for collection is Friday, Nov. 8. After this date, residents will be responsible for disposal of debris.
Waste Management will continue to collect regular yard waste properly containerized, bagged, and bundled. Yard waste is grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery and tree cuttings, pine needles, palm fronds, etc. Yard waste must be no more than 4 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter. It should be stacked neatly at the curb. Leaves, grass clippings and pine needles must be bagged or containerized. No bag or can should exceed 40 pounds. Please note that due to larger volumes, WM may not be able to pick up all bags at some homes in one day. Extra bags will be collected over the next several collection cycles. Simply leave these bags at the curb for pickup.
Follow these tips for a smoother collection process:
- Keep storm debris, like large limbs and tree stumps, separate from normal yard waste like twigs and leaves. Set storm debris to the curb unbagged and clear of storm drains.
- Keep construction and household waste separate from yard waste and storm debris.
- Lake County’s Lady Lake convenience center at 1200 Jackson Street is open during normal business hours on Tuesdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for those who wish to drop off debris. Staff cannot assist with unloading, so here’s what to expect: Residents will check in with an attendant or scale house staff and present ID to verify Lake County residency. Residents will be directed to unload their materials. Yard waste must not be in plastic bags; use only paper lawn bags or clearly marked biodegradable bags. Fees have been waived.
